phrasal verb

Act upon

Rank #7Letter AInseparable

2Sections

To take action because of something like information received

Meanings

  • To take action because of something like information received (inseparable, International English)
  • Affect (inseparable, International English)

Examples

  • The police were ACTING UPON a tip from an informer.
  • We must ACT UPON this information immediately.
  • The committee decided to ACT UPON the recommendation.

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